Recently some long-standing members left our church, leaving several key volunteer positions empty. There have been notices in the weekly church bulletins, asking congregants to step up to help fill the...

While I expected to face challenges, I never anticipated that I would regret accepting God’s call to be a medical doctor. From the demanding schedules to the overwhelming workload of medical...

My favorite place to be alone is a small crater in the middle of our woods. The crater was formed from an uprooted tree that rotted away many years ago, leaving...

One evening, while scrolling aimlessly through my Bible app, I stumbled upon Psalm 100:4 — “Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise!’’ I paused. Could gratitude be the...

I have always loved being physically active. When I was younger, I played basketball, eventually competing with the U.S. team against all-star teams in many countries. One of my greatest honors...

When I learned that I had a very rare and serious disease, I took a leave of absence from my job as a teacher in a Christian school to undergo treatment....

When I was about eight years old, I wandered off while playing in the woods behind my house. What began as a carefree afternoon quickly turned into panic as I realized...

A few years ago, we drove nearly sixty miles to see an outdoor performance of the passion of Christ. About forty-five minutes into our journey, our car began to make a...

A few months ago, I was trying to resolve large debts. Then my situation was exacerbated when my car was stolen and insurance did not cover the loss. I was frustrated...

On family vacations to the beach, some of us make it a point to wake up early and witness the sunrise. About fifteen minutes beforehand, we head out to the beach...